Franklin Center - And the 2013 Breitbart Winner is ...

Tonight Franklin Center President Jason Stverak will announce the 2013 Breitbart Award winner at the Heritage Foundation Resource Bank.

This person carries the torch for freedom in Andrew's footsteps inspiring Americans across this country each and every day. Throughout their career this person has consistently stood up for freedom and truth, countering left-wing narratives and calling out liberal lies, bias, and misinformation in the media.

More than anyone, we believe this person carries on Breitbart’s legacy and matches his achievements as the banner carrier for citizen activists all across America.

Last Night, we will be honored this person in Orlando, Florida at 8:15 PM. 

CLICK HERE to watch the 2013 Breitbart Award presentation live.

P.S. Follow the action and join the conversation on Twitter using #BreitbartAward!

NH DHHS - NH Senior Volunteers Honored for Their Service to Seniors

Concord, NH – New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Commissioner Nicholas Toumpas and Governor Maggie Hassan joined with the

State Committee on Aging and EngAGING NH to recognize this year’s

recipients of the Vaughan Awards. These awards are presented annually to a

couple or individual from each county who are 60 or older and have

demonstrated outstanding leadership and volunteer service on behalf of

senior citizens across New Hampshire.



“New Hampshire citizens have a long tradition of coming together and

working with one another to improve our communities,” said Governor Hassan.

“The Vaughan Award winners are a shining example of that tradition, proving

that when we care for each other, we all get stronger. On behalf of the

people of New Hampshire, I thank this year’s winners for their service and

dedication to making the Granite State a great place to live and work.”



“We are very fortunate here in New Hampshire to have so many seniors who

make volunteering a part of their lives,” said DHHS Commissioner Toumpas.

“It is so important that we recognize efforts of the Vaughan Award

recipients and all of our senior volunteers. All that they do has helped

to strengthen our communities and the network of programs and services

available for seniors in our State.”

This year's recipients are:

Belknap County: Jane Alden of Tilton

Carroll County: Don Litchko of Conway

Cheshire County: Theresa Johnson & Ernie Perham of Westmoreland

Coos County: Robert Loven of Dummer

Grafton County: Jodi Austin of Lebanon

Hillsborough County: Joyce Wilson of Manchester

Merrimack County: Irene Jewett of East Andover

Rockingham County: Barbara Coish of Windham

Strafford County: John Robicheau of Farmington

Sullivan County: Larry Eaton of Sunapee.



This year’s awardees will be honored in a ceremony on May 6, 2013 at 1:30

PM in the Executive Council Chamber at the State House. This award was

initiated in 1962 to memorialize the Honorable Joseph D. Vaughan, who was

instrumental in creating a State agency dedicated to the well being of

senior citizens.



For more information, contact event coordinator Roger Vachon at

603-223-6903 or via email at skeeter4us@aol.com.

NHYR - Hurst To Receive Gipper Award

Outgoing Chairman David Hurst To Receive Gipper Award

 

Concord, NH – Today New Hampshire Young Republicans announced that they will present Chairman David Hurst with the organizations highest honor "The Gipper Award" given yearly to a Republican under age 40 who displays an outstanding effort in the promoting New Hampshire's youth in the political process and the Republican cause.  The Gipper Award with be presented to Chairman Hurst at the NHYRs convention this Saturday by former House Speaker Bill O'Brien.  Those interested in attending the reception and convention can arrive at The New Hampshire Institute of Politics at St. Anselm College tomorrow at 10am.  Below are quotes from New Hampshire Young Republican officers.
 
"Chairman David Hurst has been done amazing things for the NHYRs over the last 13 years. As Chairman, he has been instrumental in growing every aspect of the organization from our social media presence to fundraising and member recruitment.  He put together a great digital team to revamp our website and grew our fundraising efforts from the thousand into the 10's of thousand of dollars, setting records for the NHYRs.  He has poured his heart into this organization and we are sad to see him go.  It is very fitting that he received this award and I'm honored to have served with him." Jennifer Couture, Vice-Chairman New Hampshire Young Republican 

"David was instrumental in cultivating my involvement with the organization.  I am glad he did because we have had some great years and great accomplishments under his leadership.  He was a great support to me when I was a 14 year old activist and later when I made the decision to run for State Representative. The New Hampshire Young Republicans and the Republican Party as a whole will forever be in debt to the efforts he put  forward to making our party better." Shaun Doherty, Southern Regional Vice-Chaiman of the New Hampshire Young Republicans

"David is one of the rare instances you find of truly selfless servant leaders.  He doesn't ask from anyone what he wouldn't do himself.  He serves by reaching down and lifting up and empowering everyone around him.  He gives more credit to others then he should and he takes less credit then he deserves.  He has a magnetic energy and enthusiasm that makes others want to be a part of what he is doing. He has a great way of making situations mutually beneficial to everyone he serves with and treats people with great amount of respect. While the NHYR will miss his vision, the party can look forward to great things from him now and in the future." Andrew Hemingway, Northern Regional Vice-Chairman of the New Hampshire Young Republicans 

"It is because of David Hurst that I originally got involved in the NHYRs first serving as Vice-Chair of the Greater Manchester YR's when he was Chairman of that group in 2003.  Later with his support I becoming National Committeeman and currently serve as Chairman of the National Young Republican's Awards Committee.  David has always been supportive of the people he serves with and helps them rise to new levels in the party.  Many of the parties current leaders and elected officials can point to David Hurst for a large portion of their success.  David has amazing vision coupled with the ability to pull people together to accomplish tasks that no one could do on their own. He gets the need to build our party's bench, by recruiting new leaders into the party.  He is a person everyone wants in their corner, you couldn't have a better friend then David." Robert Burns, National Committeeman of the New Hampshire Young Republicans

"David has shown a tireless commitment to helping young Republicans across the state as Chair of the NHYRs for the last two years. It has been an honor to serve by his side and I look forward to seeing all he has to contribute to our party in the years to come." Molly Sanborn, Treasurer of the New Hampshire Young Republicans

“I nominated David Hurst to receive the Gipper Award because I know how many people he has brought into this organization, including myself. I would never have become involved in the New Hampshire Young Republicans if it weren’t for the inclusive and sincere leadership David has always shown. David is a person who knows we have to grow the Republican Party, and to do so we have to capture the hearts and minds of next-generation voters. His guidance for the Young Republicans will be sorely missed.” Tyler Deaton, Secretary of the New Hampshire Young Republicans

"I am incredibly honored to receive The Gipper Award," said Chairman Hurst. "My involvement with the NHYRs has been great life experience for me.  I have been blessed with a board that represents some amazing leaders in the Republican Party.  My success can be attributed to the fact that I built this organization around the philosophy that you surround yourself with good talented people, that you engineer a mutually beneficial  positive vision, that you empower your people with the resources to accomplish that vision, and when the job is done you show appreciation for the hard work they do. I am honored that my committee has decided to show their appreciation for my work by honoring me with this award, an award I will treasure along with the great memories of the people I served with and what we accomplished together."

SNHU - Tory C. Marandos Entrepreneural Challenge

This is such a big opportunity to help jump start a small business, however this opportunity ENDS Friday March 15 at 11:59 PM.  

Grand Prize of $5000 with a runner-up prize of $2000.

NOTE: The business owner does not have to be a woman.

The Center for Women’s Business Advancement at Southern New Hampshire University is honored to administer the Tory C. Marandos Entrepreneurial Challenge.  This business plan competition is open to all active businesses and potential startup businesses in New Hampshire, with less than three years in business.

 If you are interested in participating, a two-page concept paper needs to be electronically submitted no later than Friday, March 15, 2013 at 11:59 p.m. to marandos@snhu.edu. The top five finalists will present their final business plan to a panel of judges during the day on June 1st.   Please note since this is a competition adherence to contest rules is vital.  Contest rules, are included at the bottom of this page, including entry requirements; format for concept paper and business plan; requirements for semi-finalists; requirements for finalists; and disclaimer. 

 This business plan competition is in celebration of the late entrepreneur, Tory C. Marandos.  According to his family, friends and co-workers, Tory was an innovative man who cared deeply for his family and friends.  His parents Cosmos and Lynda Marandos were joined by his sister, Tara Marandos and other family and friends to honor Tory’s giving spirit by generously creating the Tory C. Marandos Foundation to support this annual Entrepreneurship Challenge.  

The second place prize is generously funded by the family of Jacques Thibodeau in his loving.

 Important Dates for the Tory C. Marandos Entrepreneurial Challenge:

March 1st – Competition begins.

March 15th  – Deadline for two-page Concept Paper electronically submitted to marandos@snhu.edu by 11:59 PM EST.

April 5th  – Ten semi-finalists are announced. 

April 20th  - Mandatory business plan training for semi-finalists: 9AM-12PM.

May 10th - Business Plan submission deadline to marandos@snhu.edu by 11:59 PM EST

May 20th  – Five finalists announced. 

June 1 – Finalists present their business plan to judges during the day.  Award ceremony to feature the top five finalists and announce the first and second place winners will occur in the evening.   

 Award:

$5000 First Place Prize

$2000 Second Place Prize - Donated by Thibodeau Family

 Click for Rules

Franklin Center - Remember Breitbart

Dear Friend,

The world lost Andrew Breitbart much too soon.

Andrew was a new media pioneer, transforming journalism and the political landscape. And while he left this earth, his name and work lives on through the thousands of journalists who report the stories the legacy media refuses to investigate and cover.

Following in Andrew Breitbart's footsteps, journalists are uncovering political corruption, government malfeasance, and incompetence and scandal after political scandal.

In honor of Andrew’s monumental achievements and of those who continue his legacy by carrying the torch for freedom and truth, the Franklin Center for Government & Public Integrity and Heritage Foundation are proud to open nominations for the 2013 Breitbart Awards.

Please help us pay tribute to Andrew by nominating an individual whose efforts advance the spirit of his work.

Click here to nominate an outstanding individual who continues Andrew’s legacy! Nominations end March 31^st – so don’t delay. These awards are open to the public.

Andrew’s tragic passing will no doubt continue to be mourned for years and years to come. Yet I believe in my heart, he wouldn't’t want us to mourn, he would want us to pick up the torch, light up major news stories others are not’t covering, and set this world afire.

Nominate a warrior carrying the torch today!

Sincerely,

Jason Stverak
President
The Franklin Center